very simple + easy receipe. a slightly fluffy and chewy classic sugar cookie
Ready
- 2 sticks unsalted butter (1 cup)
- 1 ¼ white sugar
- 2 ½ cups white or unbleached flour
- 3 large egg yolks
- 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract
- ½ teaspoon cream of tartar
- 1 teaspoon baking soda
Set
- 1 large bowl
- 1 large mixing spoon
- measuring cup
- measuring spoons
- cookie sheets
- parchment paper
Go
- mix sugar and (room temperature preferred) softened butter till creamy
- add vanilla and egg whites
- add baking soda, cream of tartar, flour
- mix all ingredients well
- drop large walnut size dough onto parchment paper lined cookie sheets
- oven 350 f (preheat)
- bake for approx 11 - 13 min or until just turning golden. tops will crack slightly
What you should know
many variations can be made to cookie simply by “adding” additional ingredients. sprinkle colored sugar crystals on top for fun look and extra crunch or top with chopped mini peanut butter cups etc…